The human gut is home to a complex ecosystem of microbes that aid in digestion, vitamin absorption and fighting inflammation.

When one thinks of brain development, microbes in the gut may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But a growing body of research has shown that the many organisms like bacteria, viruses, and ...

In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health, and Aging, researchers determined the association between the oral microbiome and cognition among older United States (US) adults.

The human gut microbiome has a huge influence on human health, and impacts us in many different ways. While the composition of the gut microbiome is clearly related to diseases that affect the ...

Researchers have long-suspected what microplastics do to our bodies. New data focuses on the gut microbiome and more as ...

Some evidence demonstrates gut microbiota influence on gonadal functions and reproduction. Microbiome exerts their functions on gonadal performance through the modulation of sex hormone levels, the ...

Like many of the chemicals and processes powering our bodies, the composition of the microbiome naturally fluctuates ...

Researchers including those at the University of Tokyo have made a surprising discovery hiding in people's mouths: Inocles, giant DNA elements that had previously escaped detection. These appear to ...

A new opinion paper shows no convincing evidence that there is a causal link between gut bacteria and autism, citing weak ...